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gif_boxDumbbell Incline Y-raise
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DumbbellCategory
strength
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
6.1
Force
push
Dumbbell Incline Y-raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Rear Deltoids.
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Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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